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Red Coris Wrasse
IntermediateCoris gaimard
A large wrasse whose juveniles are red with black-edged white saddles and whose adults are dark with blue speckles and a yellow tail. Reaches 40 cm and buries itself in sand, so a deep sand bed is required.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
22〜26℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
Usually 20 cm, up to 40 cm
Diet
Frozen mysis and brine shrimp, pellets, chopped shellfish and shrimp
About
The red coris or yellowtail coris (Coris gaimard) is a large labrid of the Pacific, from Christmas Island in the eastern Indian Ocean to the Society Islands, north to Japan and Hawaii and south to Australia; it is replaced by Coris cuvieri in the Indian Ocean. It lives alone in mixed coral, sand and rubble on outer reef flats, lagoons and seaward reefs to 50 m, feeding mainly on molluscs, crabs and hermit crabs. Juveniles, the form usually sold, are orange-red with black-edged white saddles; adults become dark with scattered blue spots, a yellow tail and green facial stripes. Maximum length is 40 cm, commonly about 20 cm. Because it buries itself in sand at night or when alarmed, a deep bed of fine sand is essential and coarse coral gravel makes long-term keeping difficult. Adults prey on invertebrates and cannot be kept with snails or shrimp. Juveniles are peaceful, but the fish becomes assertive with size, so plan a large tank for the adult.
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Lifespan of the Red Coris Wrasse
The Red Coris Wrasse lives 10-15 years.
Size of the Red Coris Wrasse
The Red Coris Wrasse grows to Usually 20 cm, up to 40 cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Red Coris Wrasse
The ideal temperature for the Red Coris Wrasse is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Pacific Ocean (Christmas Island to the Society Islands, north to Japan and Hawaii, south to Australia)
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Min. Tank
- 490 L
Semi-aggressiveWith cautionSolitary
Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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